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    Temporary - Administrative Specialist - Austin, United States - City of Austin

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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

    • Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in Business or Public Administration or related field, plus four (4) years experience in a professional/administrative capacity.
    • Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
    Licenses and Certifications Required:
    None
    Notes to Applicants

    The Development Services Department ( DSD ) assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes.

    DSD is seeking a Temporary Administrative Specialist in the Nightlife and Entertainment Services Division.

    Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits. Please click HERE for more information.

    Employment Application: Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure your employment history on the application includes your past job titles, employment dates, and a detailed summary of your job duties, functions and responsibilities. Please take the time to ensure that the application is complete to represent your history and skills/abilities. Although there are posting dates listed, Development Services may close the posting any time after seven days from the initial advertisement. Once a position is closed, no additional applications or application changes will be accepted.

    Post Interview Verification: If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran's preference.

    Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. Driving

    THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .


    Preferred Qualifications
    Preferred Experience:
    • Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external customers while exercising tact, patience, and discretion in a professional manner.
    • Strong time management, organizational, project management, and analysis skills.
    • Experience coordinating meetings and training events.
    • Experience working with records management.
    • Advanced Microsoft Office skill.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to travel to more than one work location.
    Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
    Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

  • Provides administrative support on highly technical and/or specialized projects.
  • Facilitates the handling of time sensitive request such as ORR's (Open Records Request), CAF's (Citizen Action Forms), RCA's (Request for Council Action) as well as other confidential documents.
  • Verifies accuracy and completeness of critical documents such as PIO (Public Information Office) requests, records, correspondence, regulations, etc.
  • Opens, sorts, reads, prioritizes and routes incoming mail, including faxes and emails.
  • Prepares memos, letters and other correspondence using computer, spreadsheets, databases, or presentation software.
  • Using independent judgment performs data analysis, problem solving and recommends policy and administrative improvements.
  • Conducts research, compiles data, and prepares documents for consideration and presentation.
  • Files and retrieves documents, records and reports.
  • Attends meetings, records minutes and distributes meeting notes.
  • Maintains calendar, schedules meetings, conferences and events, plans travel itineraries and makes travel arrangements.
  • Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
    May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
    • Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
    • Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
    • Skill in oral and written communication.
    • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
    • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
    • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
    • Skill in planning and organizing.
    • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
    • Ability to manage conflicts and concerns.
    • Ability to understand and communicate technical information.
    • Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters.
    • Ability to recognize and recommend process improvement.
    • Ability to lead and train others.
    • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees and the public.
    Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
    City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call or Texas Relay by dialing

    The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

    Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.


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